The history of contemporary Indian art, set against the backdrop of over 5,000 years of artistic tradition, may seem like a mere fraction. However, its development has been remarkable despite numerous challenges. While contemporary Indian art’s characteristics largely emerged during the post-Independence period, its roots can be traced back to earlier years of the century, […]
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The evolution of contemporary Indian art is indeed a rich tapestry woven with threads of tradition, innovation, and resilience. While rooted in a centuries-old artistic tradition, contemporary Indian art has flourished in the post-Independence era, marked by a remarkable diversity of expression. The journey of contemporary Indian art can be traced back to luminaries such […]
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The narrative of contemporary Indian art is indeed a compelling one, emerging against the backdrop of a millennia-old artistic tradition. Despite facing numerous challenges, its development has been nothing short of spectacular. While the roots of contemporary Indian art can be traced back to earlier figures like Abanindranath Tagore, Ravi Verma, and the Company School, […]
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The journey of contemporary Indian art, though relatively brief against the backdrop of India’s 5,000-year-old artistic tradition, has been nothing short of remarkable. It is widely acknowledged that the defining characteristics of contemporary Indian art began to emerge prominently in the post-Independence era, drawing inspiration from earlier luminaries such as Abanindranath Tagore, Ravi Varma, and […]
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Surjya Sen, affectionately known as ‘Masterda’, was born on March 22, 1894, in the village of Noapara, District Chittagong (now in Bangladesh), into a lower middle-class family. After completing his graduation, he embarked on a career as a teacher in Chittagong, but soon dedicated himself to the cause of revolution, firmly believing that the British […]
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Nanalal Dalpatran Kavi, born on March 16, 1877, was the fourth son of Kacishwar Dalpatram Dahyabhai, a renowned poet of the latter half of the 19th century and a pioneer of modern Gujarati poetry. After completing his M.A., Nanalal served as the Headmaster of the Princes’ School at Sadra and later joined the Rajkumar College […]
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Wheat, one of the world’s major food crops, has been cultivated in the Indian subcontinent for centuries. Evidence of its antiquity is found in carbonized grains discovered during excavations of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro. Further excavations in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh provide additional proof of wheat’s importance in ancient India, with extensive references found in Vedic […]
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Born on February 21, 1878, in Paris, The Mother was the second child of Maurice and Mathilde Alfassa. From her early years, she displayed remarkable perceptions, and by 1890, she had an extraordinary experience known as the “Revolution of Atoms,” a realization of the truth of Matter. Alongside her spiritual journey, she pursued intensive studies, […]
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The National Book Trust, an autonomous organization within the Ministry of Education and Social Welfare, aims to foster a culture of reading and promote literacy across the country. In addition to producing quality literature, the Trust organizes an annual National Book Fair and Regional Book Exhibitions nationwide. Having organized the First World Book Fair in […]
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The 27th Annual Conference of the Pacific Area Travel Association (PATA) is scheduled to take place in New Delhi from January 23 to 26, 1978. Preceding the conference, there will be a two-day workshop in Colombo, Sri Lanka. PATA was established in Hawaii in 1951 as a non-profit corporation with the aim of promoting interest […]
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